The Subjunctive Mood_Forms expressing unreality

The Old Subjunctive Mood (Past)	I He She It We You They	Were V2	To show that the unreal action should be referred to the present/future e.g. – 1) And what if Tom were to take a revenge e.g. – 2) If only it were summer now e.g. – 3) If he were in my shoes, he would also agree to help Ann. e.g. – 4) If I were you, I would go to the cinema next week. e.g. – 5) Were I not a couch potato I would travel a lot. e.g. – 6) I wish he were not so naïve e.g. – 7) I wish you he worked harder. e.g. – 8) It looks as if she were cold. e.g. – 9) It’s high time he knew the rule
Had been Had done	Would have + v3	To show that the unreal action should be referred to the past e.g. – 1) I wish he had done his yesterday’s work better. e.g. – 2) Had I been a quicker walker, I wouldn’t have missed my train yesterday. e.g. – 3) It looks as if Tom had changed his mind to take his revenge.
The Old Subjunctive Mood (Present)		Bare infinitive	To make a formal toast or wish e.g. – 1) Long live friendship between our two states. e.g. – 2) May God save the queen.
Modern English	I He She It We You They	Would Could Might Should	To sound more polite or official e.g. – 1) Might I go out? e.g. – 2) Could you say it again? e.g. – 3) Would you like tea or coffee? e.g. – 4) You should be more attentive e.g. – 5) I wish he would agree to help us
Insist/ Suggest that	Should	e.g. – 1) He insists that his sister (should) go in for sports e.g. – 2) She suggests that we (should) help her

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